Use the tables to answer the question.

Question

Company A
Hours of Work Pay ($)
5.5 140.25
22.0 561.00
35.0 892.50
40.0 1,020.00

Company B
Hours of Work Pay ($)
4.0 114.00
10.6 302.10
20.5 584.25
35.0 997.50
Based on the tables showing what two leading gas brands pay employees, compare which company pays the higher rate. Which answer provides the correct company and hourly rate?

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Responses

Company A has the best hourly rate of $1,020/40 hours.
Company A has the best hourly rate of $1,020/40 hours.

Company B has the best hourly rate of $997.50/40 hours.
Company B has the best hourly rate of $997.50/40 hours.

Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.
Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.

Company A has the best hourly rate of $25.50/hour.
Company A has the best hourly rate of $25.50/hour.
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Answer 1

To find the hourly rate for each company, we need to calculate the hourly wage by dividing the total pay by the hours worked for each entry in the tables.

For Company A:

1. \( \frac{140.25}{5.5} \approx 25.50 \)
2. \( \frac{561.00}{22.0} \approx 25.50 \)
3. \( \frac{892.50}{35.0} \approx 25.50 \)
4. \( \frac{1020.00}{40.0} = 25.50 \)

Hourly rate for Company A: $25.50/hour

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For Company B:

1. \( \frac{114.00}{4.0} = 28.50 \)
2. \( \frac{302.10}{10.6} \approx 28.50 \)
3. \( \frac{584.25}{20.5} \approx 28.50 \)
4. \( \frac{997.50}{35.0} \approx 28.50 \)

Hourly rate for Company B: $28.50/hour

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Comparison:

• Company A pays $25.50/hour
• Company B pays $28.50/hour

Thus, Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.

The correct response is: Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.